Word Counter
Tally words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type.
What this does
This counts the text you type or paste and reports words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time. Words are runs of non-whitespace separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Characters count every code unit including spaces and punctuation; the no-spaces total strips all whitespace.
Sentences are split on periods, question marks, and exclamation points, so abbreviations and decimals can inflate the count. Paragraphs are blocks separated by a blank line. The counts update as you type and nothing is stored.
How it works
- 1 Type or paste your text into the box.
- 2 The word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update as you go.
- 3 Check the reading-time estimate to see how long your text takes to read.
Built on web standards
Built with standard browser APIs — no third-party libraries.
Frequently asked
Is my text uploaded anywhere? +
No. The counting runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your device, and there is no sign-up.
How is reading time calculated? +
It divides the word count by 200 words per minute and rounds up to the nearest minute. Reading speed varies by person and material, so treat it as a rough estimate.
How are words counted? +
The text is split on whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) and any non-empty chunk counts as one word. Hyphenated terms like 'well-being' count as one; numbers and symbols separated by spaces each count as a word.
Why is the sentence count sometimes off? +
Sentences are split on periods, question marks, and exclamation points. Abbreviations (Dr., e.g.), decimals (3.14), and ellipses each create an extra break, so the count is an approximation.
What's the difference between the two character counts? +
'Characters' counts everything you typed, including spaces, tabs, line breaks, and punctuation. 'Characters (no spaces)' removes all whitespace and counts the rest.
Is there a limit on how much text I can paste? +
There's no fixed cap. Very large documents are limited only by your device's memory, and counting stays responsive for typical text.
Does it work offline? +
Once the page has loaded it runs entirely in the browser, so counting keeps working without a connection. It runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.